Around the Church

Around the church for February 21, 2024

Posted on by office@pinestreet.org

Elders on Call
Matt will be away continuing his education from 2/27/24-3/2/24. While he is away Elders will be available to help with pastoral needs. If you have a pastoral emergency between February 27 and March 2, please contact
Jane Hess or Beth Alwine.

Movie day
When: February 25, 11:30am
Where: Fellowship Hall
What: The Chronicles of Narnia

A light lunch will be provided. Please make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center, using the link below, scanning the QR code below, calling the Church office at 717-238-9304, or email the office at office@pinestreet.org.
Don’t forget to bring a friend!

https://pinestreet.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=G4Y5BLZ

Pastor Nominating Committee Update

February 21, 2024

You may recall that in January the PNC shared that one candidate excited the committee, and we began to envision this leader at Pine Street.  In late December, that candidate visited Pine Street to learn more about the church and Harrisburg.  Representatives from the Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry met with the PNC and the candidate, and we continued to engage in conversations about ministry at Pine Street.  Late last week we heard from the candidate, who expressed appreciation for Pine Street and its ministry, however, their discernment and decision-making process has led them in another direction.
Since January, your PNC continues to search for candidates, review their profiles, and schedule interviews.  We recognize the challenge that faces so many congregations that there are fewer candidates searching for calls than there are churches seeking pastors.  We continue to ask for your prayers and support as we remain dedicated to the process of discerning the future pastoral leadership of Pine Street.
If you have any questions, you can contact David Colestock.
David Colestock, PNC Chair
Amy Chick, PNC Vice Chair
Jennifer Garman
Jay Himes
George Kunkle
Elyse Rogers
Isaiah Shu

Pastor Search Process Checklist

  1. Interim Pastor called.
  2. The Presbytery’s COM approves the formation of the PNC.
  3. The Nominating Committee selects a PNC which is approved by the congregation.
  4. A COM Liaison conducts orientation/training of the PNC.
  5. The PNC creates a MIF.
  6. The MIF is approved by the Session of the church and the COM to determine that it accurately reflects who the congregation is and the nature of the call.
  7. The MIF is posted on the PC(USA) Church Leadership Connection.
  8. The PNC reviews and interviews potential candidates.  The COM meets with the candidates to determine if their skills and the church’s needs “fit.”
  9. The PNC selects a final candidate and extends a call.
  10. The PNC works with the Session to set a congregational meeting to vote on their recommendation.
  11. The congregation votes on the candidate.
  12. The new pastor is installed.

 

MAPS Concert
Sunday March 4th at 4:00 pm

Join our very own Joseph Garrison on Organ and John Stoudt playing trumpet.

This is a great opportunity to bring a friend to our Church!
Also, please help spread the word!
 

Women’s Retreat- Last chance to sign up!

This week is the last week to register for Women’s retreat. If you have been thinking about joining us, don’t miss out!

Ladies who have registered, please get your folders this Sunday in the Gathering Place.

Senators baseball game

Summer will be here before you know it, and so will the 2nd annual Senators Baseball Game and Picnic with Market Square!
Sunday June 23,2024 Picnic food available from 12-2p. Game starts at 1pm.
Stay tuned for more details to follow!

February’s Giving Barrel Project

A new month is almost here, which means a new focus for the Giving Barrel.  This month we’ll concentrate on our beloved neighbor, Downtown Daily Bread (DDB).

It’s hard to believe that DDB was started 41 years ago as a Pine Street mission.  While DDB and Pine Street are now legally separate, we are still deeply connected.  The majority of DDB’s Board members are also Pine Street members.  Church members are regularly involved in serving and giving.  It has been and is an important part of our mission.

Here are the current needs:

  • Hand warmers
  • Blankets
  • Men’s and Women’s underwear
  • Laundry detergent

You can also order from their Amazon Wish List by clicking on the Amazon Wish List link below. You can even have the items sent directly to DDB.
Here is the Amazon wish list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32HE2Z3Z5LHME

DDB Is so important to addressing homelessness in Harrisburg. Let’s continue our heartfelt, generous support of DDB this month. Thank you!

 

Presbytery-wide Study on the Bible and Race

Please make sure you email Kristal (kristal.smith@carlislepby.org) to get the link for the bible study! 

All classes are on Tuesday Evenings 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm via Zoom.

What does the Bible say about race? How have Christians viewed race historically? How can what we read there help us to respond faithfully to the ongoing cultural dialogue about race?

Please RSVP to Kristal Smith at kristal.smith@carlislepby.org for the Zoom link. More information about the study can be found here: https://carlislepby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/03-Bible-and-Race-book-study.pdf

Schedule:

  • Feb 20: Rev. Jeff Gibelius, Second Presbyterian Carlisle: “Repentance means tearing down walls of distrust, Matthew 3”
  • Feb 27: Rev. Caroline Vickery, Waynesboro: “Endurance rather than growing weary, Hebrews 12”
  • March 5: Rev. Kristal Smith, Presbytery Leader for Governance: “Prayer as Spiritual Warfare, Ephesians 6”
  • March 12: Rev. Heather Sigler, Pine Street, retired: “Love as the Ultimate Goal of God’s Kingdom, 1 Corinthians 13”
  • March 19: Kevin Burrell, Chair Market Square Anti-racism Committee, “Epilogue, Thy Will Be Done on Earth”

 

Dates for your Calendar

Sunday, February 25
8:45 am- Sunday School
8:45 am- Conformation Class
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am- Worship-2nd Sunday in Lent- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Movie in Fellowship Hall (light lunch provided)

Sunday, March 3
8:45 am- Sunday School
8:45 am- Conformation Class
9:00 am- Café Conversations- Fellowship Hall
10:00 am- Worship- 1st Sunday in Lent- Rev. Matthew Drumheller Preaching
11:30 am- Adult Forum- Lenten Series- Fellowship Hall